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What has mathematics got to do with climate change? How can mathematics educators engage with climate issues in their teaching? What should mathematics educators know about climate change? How can research in mathematics education contribute to the understanding of climate change?

The Mathematics Education Research Unit invites participants to work on these questions through:

• Engaging with climate scientists and environmental educators.

• Engaging with research in mathematics education, for example, modeling, critical mathematics education, mathematical literacy, mathematics for social justice etc.

Registration costs $50 and includes participation in the colloquium, coffee breaks, lunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday night.

Some funding is available to support graduate student participation.

Places are limited. To reserve a place, submit the registration form that will be distributed through our mailing list, and mail your registration fee of $50.

To all those interested in science and environmental education, the members of the Science Eco 21 Research Unit would like to invite you to our next workshop that will take place on Thursday, October 20th, between 12h and 12h50 at LMX 117. During this workshop, Mira Freiman, a MA student in environmental education, will come to talk about experiencing nature with a group of student. PBYOWB (by the way, please bring your own water bottle). For more information, you can contact Marc at mprud15@gmail.com.

Developing a Global Perspective for Educators: Seminar Series 2011-2012

Students and Educators as Activists– exploring social justice oriented learning, community-based action projects, and service learning

Wednesday, October 19th— 12:00 to 12:50pm (LMX 477)

How do we as educators create learning opportunities with our students to enact positive social change? How can new teachers mobilize youth toward social justice? Through a conversation-style format, seminar participants will explore the idea, roles and tensions of students and educators as ‘activists,’ as well as examine pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning that (might) engender agency in youth—the idea that we as teachers and students can go beyond deconstructing texts and systems to include participating in the ‘re/authoring’ of new and more just, sustainable narratives. This seminar aims to support new teachers in finding some necessary resources to further their practice as educators committed to social justice, youth engagement and change.

An Experiential Introduction to Psychotherapeutic work with Young Children: A day-long workshop with Chitra Sekhar and Noah Spector

October 22, 2011, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you work with children? Are you considering therapeutic work with children as a future career? In this day-long workshop we will discuss, through didactic presentations and experiential exercises, different ways of working therapeutically with children. Together we will:
– Learn about the unique aspects of working with young children.
– Hear about innovative work with children who have witnessed natural and socio political disasters.
– Experience unique activities for connecting with young children.
– Discuss career opportunities for working with children.

About the presenters:

Chitra Sekhar is an adjunct professor in the child studies program at Carleton University and an experienced consultant, trainer and practitioner in child psychotherapy and play therapy. She specializes in working with children and families who have lived through war, conflicts and transitions.

Noah Spector is a part time professor and PhD candidate in the counselling program in the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education. He has worked with children, adolescents and their families struggling with challenges which include psychiatric diagnoses and family violence.

Registration: To take advantage of the early registration fee of $60.00, please complete the attached form and send it to nspector@uottawa.ca by October 8th, 2011.

**NOTE** The workshop is open to all students pursuing graduate studies in psychotherapy-related fields (e.g. counselling, social work, psychology, psychiatry etc…). Priority will be given to Counselling students in our host faculty—the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education.

To all those interested in science and environmental education,
The members of the Science Eco 21 Research Unit would like to invite you to our next workshop that will take place on Wednesday, October 5th, between 12h and 12h50 at LMX 117. During this workshop, Daniel Cayley-Daoust, a representative of the Polaris Institute, will come present a simple HANDS-ON activity adaptable to every grade level on HOW TO TEACH ABOUT WATER BOTTLES. You can contact Marc-Alexandre Prud’Homme at mprud15@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to bring your lunch. BTW, PBYOWB (by the way, please bring your own water bottle).

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About the EGSA

The Faculty of Education’s Graduate Students’ Association (EGSA) serves a diverse student body of M.A., M.Ed, and Ph.D. students, as well as students in the Graduate Certificate Programs, such as Program Evaluation and Health Professions Education.

Our aims:

» Promote community among graduate students in our Faculty.

» Improve the student experience (through support, and both social and academic events).

» Help students access the information they need to navigate the graduate journey.

» Advocate on behalf of our students.

In order to fulfill our aims, we have an Executive and strike committees that organize specific events, such as grad nights, intramural sports, retreats, invited speakers, and workshops.

If you have any suggestions or ideas for events you would like to see taking place, send us an email!